What is Summary Administration in Florida?

Summary administration is a simplified probate process that allows families to transfer assets quickly without the need for a lengthy formal probate proceeding. This process is available when the estate value is $75,000 or less, or when the person has been deceased for more than two years.

Summary administration is commonly used to transfer:

• Homestead property 

• Real estate 

• Bank accounts 

• Investment accounts 

• Personal property 

This process allows beneficiaries to obtain a court order transferring ownership, which can then be used to sell or transfer inherited assets.

What are the Benefits of Summary Administration?

Choosing summary administration offers several advantages

• Faster resolution — often completed in weeks instead of months 

• Flat-fee pricing available 

• No personal representative required 

• Lower overall probate costs 

• Efficient transfer of real estate 

This makes summary administration ideal for families who need to transfer a home or settle an estate efficiently.

Why Choose Karten Legal for Summary Administration?

Karten Legal provides experienced, efficient probate services throughout South Florida. We handle every step of the process and ensure your probate is completed correctly.

Our flat-fee summary administration services include:

• Petition preparation and filing 

• Court filings and probate coordination 

• Homestead transfer assistance 

• Preparation of court orders 

• Guidance through the entire probate process 

Flat-Fee Summary Administration is $1,500 plus the filing fee.

We offer flat-fee summary administration for $1,500, providing affordable and predictable pricing.

We proudly serve clients in:

• Broward County 

• Palm Beach County 

• Miami-Dade County 

• Fort Lauderdale 

• Boca Raton 

• All South Florida communities 

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you need help transferring a home or settling a loved one’s estate, Karten Legal can help make the process simple, fast, and stress-free.

Karten Legal 

Estate Planning & Probate Attorney 

South Florida 

Need Help With Probate in Florida?

If you need help navigating probate, working with an experienced attorney can help you avoid delays and ensure assets are transferred properly.

Learn more about our flat-fee probate services starting at $1,500 here:
https://www.kartenlegal.com/florida-probate-attorney

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